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by Mary Rose Brady (Editor), Amanda Cyriax (Contribution by), Amanda Platt (Contribution by)
The current mental health crisis is leaving rapidly increasing numbers of children and young people in need of urgent therapeutic support. Amid the pressures of an increasingly complex and uncertain world, the need for effective and accessible mental health interventions has never been greater.
Advances in neuroscience, trauma research, and neurodivergence-informed practice show the unique power of art therapy to intervene successfully with a range of mental health issues including developmental trauma and to support emotional regulation. This timely and comprehensive guide to contemporary practice combines theory, clinical insights, and practical tools. Curated by leading clinician Mary Rose Brady, it offers a framework for safe, effective work. Each chapter shares reflections from experienced practitioners, case materials, and adaptable art therapy activities, alongside legislative and contextual guidance. Together, these resources equip therapists with information to respond with confidence to the evolving needs of children and young peopleAuthor Biography
Mary Rose Brady is also a Consultant Art Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Parenting Practitioner and Lecturer with over 30 years' experience in working with the impact of trauma on child, adolescent and adult development. Mary Rose is a Course Director of the first Creative Therapeutic Practice course in the UAE. She previously held a senior post at the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) where she was lead advisor for children and young people.
